Sixers' updated odds to win division after Raptors move to 6-0

Sixers' updated odds to win division after Raptors move to 6-0

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in a bit of a hole when it comes to their chances to win the division after a 2-3 start to the year. The good news? If you’re a sports bettor and believe the Sixers will turn things around, then it’s a great bet.

But the bad news is they now have the third-longest odds and don’t seem to be within striking distance in the eyes of oddsmakers. As Bovada revealed, the Sixers come in at +500 behind the Boston Celtics and undefeated Toronto Raptors.

These odds come shortly after the Raptors defeated the Dallas Mavericks Friday night to move to 6-0. They currently hold the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference while the Celtics are 3-2 and in the No. 5 spot. As for the rest of the division, the Brooklyn Nets are 2-3 and the New York Knicks are 1-5.

If there’s a positive outlook for the Sixers here it’s that their three losses came against two undefeated teams in the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons, as well as a talented Celtics group.